How much does a medical equipment preparer make in Tucson?
$44,610a year
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers in the Tucson, AZ metro area. That is $21.45 an hour or $3,718 a month.
- Hourly
- $21.45
- Vs. national median
- -6%
- Rank among cities
- 156 of 245
- Jobs in the area
- 260
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $37,200Median: $44,610Highest 10%: $58,110
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $37,200 | $17.88 | |
| 25th | $38,460 | $18.49 | |
| Median | $44,610 | $21.45 | |
| 75th | $49,300 | $23.70 | |
| 90th | $58,110 | $27.94 |
Other cities in Arizona
Median yearly pay for medical equipment preparers.
| Phoenix, AZ | $47,320 |
Related jobs in Tucson
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | $71,480 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant | $65,220 |
| Massage Therapist | $58,610 |
| Healthcare Support Worker | $53,100 |
| Dental Assistant | $47,510 |
| Phlebotomist | $46,200 |
| Medical Assistant | $44,380 |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,560 |
| Pharmacy Aide | $39,570 |
| Medical Transcriptionist | $38,760 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a medical equipment preparer make an hour in Tucson?
The median hourly pay in the Tucson, AZ metro area is $21.45 ($44,610 a year).
Do medical equipment preparers make more in Tucson than the national average?
No: $44,610 against $47,700 nationally, 6% less.
How does Tucson compare with the rest of Arizona?
The median in Arizona is $46,790, so Tucson pays 5% less.
Where does Tucson rank for medical equipment preparer pay?
156 of 245 metro areas with data.
How much does a medical equipment preparer make starting out in Tucson?
The lowest-paid 10% make $37,200 or less a year; the top 10% make $58,110 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.